Feedback on logo

thastrom · 01-08-2008, 01:59 PM

I've made an skate logo. The red things is suposed to be stitches.

What do you think ?

Gino · 01-08-2008, 03:09 PM

It looks pretty good so far, my only suggestion would be the bottom of the v looks weird like it was skewed or something it doesn't sit flat. Also I'd like to see the logo without the wavy dotted line under it. Other then that I think its in great shape.

alyCe · 01-08-2008, 04:02 PM

I've seen this already (HOW?), but didn't comment there. I like the logo but as you've heard the V is a bit off. Actually I think the whole font is abit off, especially for a company like this. It's all nice and clean and if you fixed the wierdness of the V it would be a good logo for, say, a design firm. But there is absolutely nothing about the logo that says "Clothes, Skateboards, Design". With that much negative space it becomes very clean but looses all edge. Remember who you are designing for

edit: and as you see with the thumbnail, it really doesn't work in small sizes. How about upping the stroke a bit? If I were you I would try breaking some rules, do something less "nice", because as far as I've seen, the skateboard-scene isn't all about the nice and clean aesthetics are they?

herman · 01-09-2008, 04:11 AM

I agree with alyCe that the logo doesn't scream "skateboards". Right now, it looks to clean cut. The V could be a standalone logo, but some kind minor elements needs to be added. Just a suggestion.

You might also want to kern o-k-e. they seem to look too far apart.

Cheers.

Aarlev · 01-10-2008, 08:16 AM

I agree with the 2 previous posts. To me it says business and not funky, skateboarding, young, etc... I'd incorporate a nice symbol instead maybe ala Element Skateboards http://www.elementskateboards.com/ or make it more "trashy" , "grungy" or go for something Hip Hop/street as skaters generally either listen to Hip Hop or Punk/rock

Maybe try to do some more research. Look up loads of other Skateboard companies to get a feel for the general style.

meeko311 · 01-10-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alyCe

I've seen this already (HOW?), but didn't comment there. I like the logo but as you've heard the V is a bit off. Actually I think the whole font is abit off, especially for a company like this. It's all nice and clean and if you fixed the wierdness of the V it would be a good logo for, say, a design firm. But there is absolutely nothing about the logo that says "Clothes, Skateboards, Design". With that much negative space it becomes very clean but looses all edge. Remember who you are designing for

edit: and as you see with the thumbnail, it really doesn't work in small sizes. How about upping the stroke a bit? If I were you I would try breaking some rules, do something less "nice", because as far as I've seen, the skateboard-scene isn't all about the nice and clean aesthetics are they?

I agree...it will not reproduce well at small sizes...took the words out of my month. Maybe a larger 'stitch effect' would work with a different letter. You might try playing around with the font. Skakeboard is a sport mostly for younger kids and teenagers...It should appear to that target audience and beyond.

01-08-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
thastrom Intern Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6	Feedback on logo I've made an skate logo. The red things is suposed to be stitches. What do you think ? Last edited by thastrom : 01-08-2008 at 02:05 PM.

01-08-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,001	It looks pretty good so far, my only suggestion would be the bottom of the v looks weird like it was skewed or something it doesn't sit flat. Also I'd like to see the logo without the wavy dotted line under it. Other then that I think its in great shape. __________________ DESIGN BLOG // T SHIRT BLOG // ANIMAL PRINT SHIRTS

01-08-2008, 04:02 PM	#3
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 560	I've seen this already (HOW?), but didn't comment there. I like the logo but as you've heard the V is a bit off. Actually I think the whole font is abit off, especially for a company like this. It's all nice and clean and if you fixed the wierdness of the V it would be a good logo for, say, a design firm. But there is absolutely nothing about the logo that says "Clothes, Skateboards, Design". With that much negative space it becomes very clean but looses all edge. Remember who you are designing for edit: and as you see with the thumbnail, it really doesn't work in small sizes. How about upping the stroke a bit? If I were you I would try breaking some rules, do something less "nice", because as far as I've seen, the skateboard-scene isn't all about the nice and clean aesthetics are they? __________________ glunge Last edited by alyCe : 01-08-2008 at 04:04 PM.

01-09-2008, 04:11 AM	#4
herman Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 77	I agree with alyCe that the logo doesn't scream "skateboards". Right now, it looks to clean cut. The V could be a standalone logo, but some kind minor elements needs to be added. Just a suggestion. You might also want to kern o-k-e. they seem to look too far apart. Cheers. __________________ works.works.works

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01-10-2008, 08:16 AM	#5
Aarlev Web Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 325	I agree with the 2 previous posts. To me it says business and not funky, skateboarding, young, etc... I'd incorporate a nice symbol instead maybe ala Element Skateboards http://www.elementskateboards.com/ or make it more "trashy" , "grungy" or go for something Hip Hop/street as skaters generally either listen to Hip Hop or Punk/rock Maybe try to do some more research. Look up loads of other Skateboard companies to get a feel for the general style.